Grade 3 - Mathematics5.5 Story Problems - 1

Method:

Read the problem carefully.

Translate the story problem into mathematical statements.

Compute the required results.

Example: A doll costs $45. Ann has $12, how much more does she require to buy the doll?
Subtract $12 from $45. Answer: $33Directions: Solve the following story problems. Also write at least ten examples of your own.

Name: ___________________

Date:___________________

Grade 3 - Mathematics5.5 Story Problems - 1

Q 1: Jimmy took 60 steps to walk to the gym. Then he walked another 1,240 steps around the track. How many steps did Jimmy walk in total?1,300 steps1,200 steps1,290 steps1,358 steps

Q 2: Stefanie and Julie earned $8 each for painting signs. How much money did they make altogether?$8$16$10$18

Q 3: Jordan pays $0.20 for milk everyday. If she has $1.00, how many days can she buy milk?5 days$1.201 day20 days

Q 4: Jonathan raises chickens. In the barn he found ten chickens. In the barnyard, he found twenty chickens. How many chickens does Jonathan have?40201030

Q 5: Laura had 70 stuffed animals in her room and gave 20 to her best friend. How many does Laura have now?50 animals70 animals40 animals60 animals

Q 6: Ashley has $10.00 and wants to buy a book that costs $15.00. How much more money does she need?$5.00$8.00$6.00$9.00

Q 7: Robert has 8 pencils and Meghan has 16. How many more pencils does Meghan have?911816

Q 8: Krystal weighed 55 pounds. Then she gained four pounds during the year. How much does she weigh now?55 pounds59 pounds56 pounds51 pounds